200HR In-Depth Studies

Apply Here to begin anytime in 2010

Offered as 10 Modules

Our program is offered modularly - meaning you take the modules as a la carte as workshops (see below). These workshops are open to anyone to attend.

Pricing

The cumulative cost for all 10 Modules is $2,860 if you pay over time. Pay for all 10 modules up-front and you will receive one module Free for a total price of $2,574.

A $200 deposit gets you started and is applied towards the Practicum Workshop.

If you feel you may qualify, please inquire about our work-study program. Blue Anjou will offer one Scholarship/Work Study situation per year. Those in financial hardship only please.

What's Included?

Manuals

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In-depth lessons from teachers who have become experts in particular fields of yoga study and have a passion for learning as well as teaching.
On-going mentor-ship as long as you need us.

Additional Variable Costs

Books (cost varies based on purchase location)
Cleansing Materials for Lifestyle Curriculum

Study Areas

Asana - Learn how the asanas are built from the foundation up. Contraindications concerning special populations will be emphasized and safety will be stressed greatly. We will discuss common injuries and special populations such as pregnancy, seniors, and common injuries and medical conditions often found in group yoga classes today.
Pranayama - You will be taught many pranayamas and the effect they each have on the body and their contraindications as well. (Includes anatomy & physiology of the breath)
Meditation- Learn a variety of meditation practices by attending a 8 Week meditation series & 3 Yoga Nidra classes (includes restorative yoga). (Most likely will be held on Sunday afternoons or evenings)

Anatomy and Physiology

The Physical Body - "Western Anatomy and Physiology" You will come to understand healthy movement patterns, benefits, and contraindications of the asanas through the study of various bodily systems.
The Energy Body - "Eastern Anatomy and Physiology" We will explore the energy body including the Nadis, Marmas, Chakras, etc.
Each Asana module will correlate with the physical body as well as the energetic body

Philosophy, Ethics, and Lifestyle

History of Yoga
Yoga Lifestyle including: diet, cleansing, practicing, living the 8 Limbs
Sages, Sutras and the Bhagavadgita

Modules

1) Foundation Beginner Series

Module Covers: Breaking Asana Down
Attend 6-8 Week Beginner Series
Attend 10 Beginner Classes

2) Meditation & Pranayama Series and 3 Yoga Nidra Classes

40 Day Meditation & Pranayama Journal
Meditation & Pranayama: This will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 or Sundays 10:30-12:00 several times per year.
Yoga Nidra is [generally] offered 1st Sundays Monthly from 1-3p at Blue Anjou Studio

3) Yoga Philosophy and Lifestyle

History of Yoga, Sages, Sutras (8-limbs)
The Bhagavad Gita
Sanskrit & Chanting Basics

Basics of Ayurveda

4) Foundation Poses, Standing Poses and Suryanamaskar

Chakra 1
Pranayama
Feet/Knees
Core Line

5) Hip Openers

Chakra 2
Pranayama
Pelvis

6) Twists

Chakra 3
Pranayama
Spine

7) Forward & Backbends

Chakra 4
Pranayama
Spine
Psoas

8) Balancing Poses & The 5 Tibetans

Chakra 6
Pranayama
Bandhas

9) Inversions & Arm Balances

Chakra 7
Inversions
Arm Balances
Attend 10 Yoga Lab Classes (Included in Fee)

10) Practicum - Guiding the individual towards application of techniques learned throughout the other 9 modules.

During each module topcis are distributed between Techniques, Yogic Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology, Philosophy, Ethics, and Lifestyle.

Books Used During Modules

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Yoga the Iyengar Way by Silva Mira [&] Shyam Mehta
Ayurveda by Vasant Lad
Ayurveda and the Mind by David Frawley
The Muscle Book by Paul Blakely
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith
The Eight Human Talents by Gurmukh Kaur Kahlsa
Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries by Susi Hately Aldous
Teaching Yoga, Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship by Donna Farhi
The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman

Highly Recommended Reading

Diet for a New America by John Robbins
Positive Energy by Judith Orloff M.D.
Ashtanga Yoga the Practice Manual by David Swenson
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Spirit of Yoga by Cat De Rham [&] Michele Gill

* In order to enhance the learning experience, self-Study, group projects and workshops will be encouraged outside of scheduled workshops hours to help solidify topics covered and can be arranged according to your own personal schedule.

Refunds

You may receive a 90% refund 7 days prior to each module. 10% is held for administrative and processing purposes.